The Sun God known by the
names Ravi, Surya, Bhanu, Arka, Mithra and by several other names. In fact
Rigveda is full of praise, describing Him by several names and qualities. He is
Atmakaraka (Significator of soul). Being at the centre of the solar system, Sun
is the giver of life force to all the other planets and the life everywhere. He
indicates father, honour, status, fame, the heart, the eyes, respect and power.
In Rudhra Prashna he is given as an example of living God (“The Gopas say the
Invisible is Visible here”). He is also referred as a Kavi, the poet who sees
everything. Ravi gives clear perception. In his name Trijakalpa Suryanamaskara
(a pooja for Ravi) is conducted on Sundays. Propitiation measures to Ravi
strengthens bones, cure illness particularly of cardio vascular nature, gives
progeny, gold, restores honour and dignity. However, the exact role Ravi plays
is dependent on his ruler ship, placement and association as well as aspect in
the natal chart.

The sage of the Mantra is angiras, metre is tristup, deity of the Mantra is Sun God. The mantra is to be
recited for seven thousand times, starting from Sunday. 1/10 of the mantra is
performed as homa with the twigs of
Aak and of 1/10 of homa to be done as
tarpan and 1/10 of that it should be marzan. After that the devotee should
donate articles of the Sun. During worship of Sun God the devotee is advised to
use idol made of copper. Besides this mantra Surya is also worshipped with Surya stotra and /Aditya Hridyam. On Ravi-pushya
yoga, start reciting as under: